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Forum: Southern California Reefers 01/05/2008, 03:26 PM
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Posted By flat broke
WTB Eheim 1250

I want to play around with doing a mesh mod on an Eheim 1250 for my skimmer. But dropping $100 for a new one to "experiment" on doesn't sound so appealing. Anyone got a working 1250 they'd like to...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/25/2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 483
Posted By flat broke
If you're worried about cost comparing store...

If you're worried about cost comparing store bought stands to DIY stands, price your materials carefully. You can build your stand cheaper than what you'd pay for one in the store, but if you don't...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/25/2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,023
Posted By flat broke
I like the use of the branch rock as a...

I like the use of the branch rock as a foundation for flatter pieces to set corals on. That should help keep the flow moving and reduce detrius build up.

Chris
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/25/2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 999
Posted By flat broke
The tank is nice, but the carpentry is...

The tank is nice, but the carpentry is phenomenal. Are the 4x4s in the stand actually of the same stock as the rest of the stand, or am I missing a seam and it's 3/4" sock forming a box to act as...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/25/2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By flat broke
If you're holding stable and proper Ca readings,...

If you're holding stable and proper Ca readings, your Mg is probably close to spec. The main problem most folks have related to low Mg levels is the inability to maintain proper Ca levels.

With...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/24/2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By flat broke
Sold! Chris

Sold!

Chris
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/24/2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 407
Posted By flat broke
Circuit City has Canon SD1000s on sale for $149...

Circuit City has Canon SD1000s on sale for $149 on their website. ...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/23/2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 385
Posted By flat broke
I had the 1600 kit with a MJ900 for a while and...

I had the 1600 kit with a MJ900 for a while and liked it. In the end, I actually went with Tunze 6025s because they had less flow! I have a cube (24x24) and wanted an alternating/random current...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/23/2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By flat broke
beto72, YGPM All other PMs have been...

beto72, YGPM

All other PMs have been answered.

Thanks,
Chris
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/22/2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By flat broke
4 sale Oceans Motions and Sureflow1600/MJ900

About 4am this morning, I got done making the switch from a Oceans Motions based flow system to powerheads. As a result I have an Oceans Motions Squirt and Maxijet900 with the Sureflow 1600 kit for...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/21/2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,021
Posted By flat broke
That's the kind of input I was looking for. ...

That's the kind of input I was looking for. Looks like I may need to slap the 1502 up on the buy/sell forums.

Thanks,
Chris
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/20/2007, 02:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By flat broke
J_eletric, ygpm. Kenfuzed is right, MD only...

J_eletric, ygpm.

Kenfuzed is right, MD only has the 2700. But I have one of those comming to try out on my CS6-2 in place of the sedra 3500. Hopefully these things are as quiet/good as everyone...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/19/2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,021
Posted By flat broke
GEO 612 vs Korallin 1502

I have a Korallin 1502 that isn't setup (need to get a new impeller shaft for the Eheim). I like the idea of the low CO2 usage, but I have also read tons of threads about the difficulty of setup. ...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/19/2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By flat broke
Where to buy Oceanrunner pumps in So Cal

Are there any LFS's or online retailers that are located in SoCal that carrie Ocean Runner pumps? I'm gathering gear to change some stuff in the tank and already placed the bulk of my order with...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/15/2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,521
Posted By flat broke
Small world. I actually know Bruce from...

Small world.

I actually know Bruce from boating related stuff. I had heard he had fish and stuff but since it was freshwater I never even asked him about it. That would explain why I haven't...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/15/2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By flat broke
Second Marine Depot on replacement parts for the...

Second Marine Depot on replacement parts for the Korallins. I had to get that same exact piece for mine and they had it in stock.

Thats a solid deal for that setup.
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/15/2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By flat broke
It's getting to the point where you could do it...

It's getting to the point where you could do it much cheaper than Solaris, but not Cheaper than MH. Good Cree Q5s or Seol P4 emitters are comming down in price and are throwing around 180 lumens at...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/10/2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 709
Posted By flat broke
This is an interesting idea. Did you notice any...

This is an interesting idea. Did you notice any issues with more bubbles comming out of the riser tube because you are introducing the bubbles lower into the chamber and closer to the outlet?
...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/10/2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 484
Posted By flat broke
Considering what you'll pay to rent a gen from...

Considering what you'll pay to rent a gen from HD, you can go to most Kragens, Pepboys, and Harbor freight locations and pick up a noisy 850watt RMS 1000watt peak 2 stroke generator when they're on...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/10/2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,593
Posted By flat broke
Thanks for the info. Just spent the whopping...

Thanks for the info. Just spent the whopping .72. Anyone have a similar link for a colorometer ? :D

Chris
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/09/2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,327
Posted By flat broke
It looks like the ballast is for both sets of...

It looks like the ballast is for both sets of bulbs in what is pictured. That is good news since there is less stuff inside the hood to worry about. Asside from maybe having to replace one of the...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/09/2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,327
Posted By flat broke
When it fell into the tank did the lights stay...

When it fell into the tank did the lights stay on, or did some of them blow instantly? A GFIC outlet for your fish stuff (some will debate about whether or not to plug the return into it) would have...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/09/2007, 02:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 709
Posted By flat broke
I've actually been kicking around the idea of...

I've actually been kicking around the idea of swapping out the pump on my CS 6-2. I was thinking of an Ocean Runner 2700, but was wondering if anyone has used that pump on a Euro Reef. I'm not...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/06/2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,488
Posted By flat broke
John, If you have a way to raise the...

John,

If you have a way to raise the pendant/lumenarc higher in the canopy, that might help alleviate some of the problem. You could also move the corals lower in the tank.

Good luck getting...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 11/05/2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,488
Posted By flat broke
Lookin good. I like the lighting. What ballast...

Lookin good. I like the lighting. What ballast are you using? Also, are you still using the Radium bulb? 14K?

If you don't mind, throw up some pics of the sump area, and inside the canopy now...
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